This program demonstrates some basic skills required for food and beverage service, order taking, plate carrying, reservations and guest relations. Sections include table set-up, guest relations, food service and wine service.

Summary: Looks at the roles and responsibilities entailed in performing a variety of positions with the hospitality industry. Viewers are introduced to basic skills needed to work in a busy bar of a public hotel, a silver service restaurant and a five star hotel.

"If food looks good, we are more likely to find out if it tastes good. The way food is styled and presented plays an important part in our perception of the overall appeal of a meal ? whether at home or in a restaurant. Discussing the human body?s five senses, this program demonstrates how we as humans assess food; addressing the sensory characteristics that people look for in a variety of meals. Through interviews with a chef, a food stylist and a nutritionist, we look at the many ways in which food can be presented; from basic parties through to silver service"--Container.